News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 6, 2026
Local News
Local sheriff’s offices advise motorists of school opening on Sept. 8
New Kent Sheriff’s Office and Charles City Sheriff’s office are reminding motorists that area schools will be back in session starting on September 8. Motorists are asked and advised to be extra cautious in travels throughout the area as students will be at bus stops waiting to load on and off their school buses. With the excitement of a new school year, students may not be paying attention to their proximity to the road as they wait for the bus or as they exit the school bus when they return home. Remember as you travel to please slow down and…
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Williamsburg man to serve no active time after plea deal in New Kent
A Williamsburg man will serve no active time in jail after accepting a plea agreement in New Kent Circuit Court. Austin Curtis Peterson, 21, of the 3900 block of Penzance Place, entered guilty pleas to two counts each of misdemeanor tampering with a vehicle and misdemeanor petty larceny. Seven counts of credit card larency, six counts of tampering with a vehicle, three counts of grand larceny, and one count of misdemeanor petty larceny were dropped. In a summary of evidence provided by Commonwealth’s Attorney Linwood Gregory, on Aug. 30, 2014, approximately 12 unlocked vehicles in the Brickshire subdivision of New…
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Visitors fighting at Henrico Jail East arrested
Two people who were at Henrico Jail East visiting an inmate have been arrested for allegedly getting involved in a physical altercation with each other. Lorena M. Patiller, 24, of the 1100 block of St. John Street, Apt. A, Richmond, and Keiontae S. Pickett, 20, of the 200 block of W. Charity Street, Apt. C, Richmond, were arrested on Aug. 29 at the jail located in New Kent. According to the arrest report, the two were visiting an inmate when they became involved in a physical altercation. During the altercation, one of the subjects was holding an 11-month old child….
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NKSO issues alert for missing New Kent teenager
New Kent Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert to find the location of a 15-year old teenager. Alicia Marie Flores is a 5’0”, 126-pound white female with hazel eyes and dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black tee-shirt and jean shorts. Alicia may be in the company of Lewis J. Rusch, a 27-year old white male from Wisconsin. It is believed that they may be traveling in a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup truck of white/grayish color with red pinstripes. The license plate is also from Wisconsin, with its tag reading GF7278. Authorities believe the two may be…
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Man impersonating police officer receives two years for possession of firearm
A Charles City man who impersonated a police officer will serve a minimum mandatory sentence of two years in jail after accepting a plea deal during Aug. 28 proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. Nicholas Laddie Otey, 37, of the 9400 block of Barnetts Road, entered a guilty plea to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. In a summary of evidence provided by Charles City Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Tyler, last Jan. 8 Otey entered a residence located at the 9400 block of Barnetts Road. Otey, who pretended to be a police officer, attempted to rob…
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Charles City supervisors approve change to real estate tax year
Charles City supervisors unanimously approved a change that will align the fiscal year with the real estate tax year starting in FY2016-17. County leaders voted Tuesday night for the amendment change after no one spoke at a public hearing. Supervisors had received complaints from citizens in the past about the June 5 tax date for the county. That date fell outside the realm of the July 1-June 30 fiscal year, causing difficulty for citizens filing taxes. District 3 supervisor Floyd Miles Sr. commented that the needed adjustment is to accommodate citizens. “This has been an initiative that we’ve been trying…
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VDH recommends denial of medical facility in New Kent
With expansion continuing in the Bottoms Bridge area of New Kent County, efforts are under way to bring in a Level 2 Trauma Center to provide citizens and neighboring counties healthcare and additional services. But for the moment, the concept has hit a roadblock after a review by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). An initial application to VDH for the construction of the facility returned unfavorable reviews during an early August meeting. The report indicates that Level 2 Trauma facilities are within a 30-minute drive, thus VDH recommended denial for a Certificate for Public Need (COPN) and construction of…
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Hampton man arrested after evading NK authorities for more than a year
A Hampton man who has eluded New Kent authorities for a year has been arrested. Michael Anthony Little, 40, of the 1400 block of E. Pembroke Avenue, was taken into custody by sheriff deputies on Aug. 17. According to the arrest report, Little had allegedly used a vehicle without permission of the owner on June 18, 2014. As authorities searched for him, Little evaded custody and remained on the run. Deputies located the suspected and arrested him on an outstanding warrant. Little was being held without bond pending a September appearance in general district court.
NKSO seeks information on burglaries
New Kent Sheriff’s Office is asking for information on two unrelated burglaries in the county. On Aug. 1, deputies responded to a burglary that took place at Rick’s Deli on New Kent Highway. According to the police report, the front window was broken out and Virginia Lottery scratch tickets were stolen. Video surveillence shows an unknown black female (above) who is suspected of the theft and other similar crimes in the Richmond area as well as Southampton and Isle of Wight counties. The suspect was seen driving a light-colored 1997-2001 Infiniti Q45 with a front licensce plate believed to be…
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Driver killed on Route 60 in Providence Forge
A Providence Forge man is dead after a single-vehicle accident on Route 60 near Adkins Road in Providence Forge. Howard “J.T.” Taylor III, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to a Virginia State Police press release, Taylor was traveling eastbound on Route 60 just before 3 p.m. when the vehicle ran off the side of the road and struck a tree. Cause of the accident remains under investigation. Virginia State Police say he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
